Face Down.♡ (Luke Hemmings)

Heart Attack.

Chapter 20.

"Heart Attack" -Demi Lovato.

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Long five minutes passed, me just staring at the blonde boy in complete and utter confusion and disbelief. When I finally found my voice, I spoke.

''Are you mental?''

Luke rolled his eyes, slumping back in his seat, looking around helplessly. ''You're so immature, dammit.'' he hissed. ''I ask for that one thing in exchange for this big information about your best friend and all you do is ask me if I'm mental? Jeez, Hazel, I'm impressed, really. '' Luke mocked, earning a death glare from me.

''Hemmings. Explain to me, why exactly do I have to 'pretend to be your girlfriend'?'' I huffed, keeping my eyes narrowed at him.

''Because I want her back. Aleisha is extremely jealous, so when she finds out that you and I are together she'll go crazy. She'll want to get back together with me. Get it?'' Luke explained.

I was still giving him a dumb look. ''And how long exactly do we have to keep that act?''

Luke shrugged. ''For as long as it takes.''

I immediately felt my eyes widen. ''No, what if she doesn't even want to get back with you? Dude, no and no.'' I stated firmly, shaking my head vigorously.

Luke huffed in annoyance. ''Fine. A month, then?'' he suggested.

I thought about it, nodding finally. ''That's better.'' Luke grinned.

''Now speak.'' I demanded.

''About what?''

I scowled. ''Ashton.''

''Oh, right. '' he exclaimed, his face suddenly turning serious as he leaned towards me. ''Listen, Hazel. You must not tell him that I said anything, okay? If he asks about it, I know nothing.''

I rolled my eyes, nodding. ''I get it Luke. Now spill. ''

Luke took a large breath before starting to speak. ''Hazel... Ashton has a big problem. '' he said reluctantly, me growing more worried as seconds passed.

''What, Luke?''

''I'm gonna cut the shit and tell you right now then.'' he said. ''Ashton's mother is in hospital.''

And next thing I know, I'm staring at him in bewilderment, wondering what the hell he's talking about. Ashton's mum... but...

''Luke, Ashton's mum is dead.'' I blurted, still having the same look.

Luke shook his head. ''No, she's not.''

''How do you even know? About... all of that.'' I questioned, still tad confused.

Luke gave me another shrug. ''Overheard him speaking with someone on the phone while we rehearsed. He mentioned his mum being in hospital.  ''

I frowned. But, Ashton told me his mother is dead. She's always been dead for him.

''I don't understand. '' I mumbled, dropping my gaze down to my cup.

''Me neither.'' Luke said with the same careless voice, but I was too occupied with my thoughts to pay attention to him.

Since when does Ashton have a mother? And she's in hospital?

At last, I released a long sigh of frustration. ''I need to speak to Ashton. ''

Luke's eyebrows shot up. ''Remember our deal, okay?''

I nodded, pursing my lips. ''Right. When do we officially become a 'couple'?'' I inquired, doing the air quotes.